Boro have registered two wins and a defeat since their return to football following the break for the World Cup in Qatar. A comprehensive 4-1 victory on Boxing Day against Wigan Athletic moved Boro into the top-half of the table and right into the conversation for a playoff place.
An first-half strike from Marcus Forss and a hat-trick from Chuba Akpom helped Boro to their festive win over the Latics – but where does that stand them ahead of a pivotal second-half of the season?
Here, we take a look at the latest supercomputer predictions, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, to see where Middlesbrough have been predicted to finish the 2022/23 season.
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1. Burnley
Predicted finish: 1st - Predicted points: 88 (+36 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 52% - Chances of being promoted: 82% - Chances of making the playoffs: 19% Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Sheffield United
Predicted finish: 2nd - Predicted points: 85 (+32 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 37% - Chances of being promoted: 74% - Chances of making the playoffs: 26% Photo: Morgan Harlow
3. Watford
Predicted finish: 3rd - Predicted points: 71 (+11 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 2% - Chances of being promoted: 18% - Chances of making the playoffs: 39% Photo: Paul Harding
4. Millwall
Predicted finish: 4th - Predicted points: 71 (+10 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 3% - Chances of being promoted: 21% - Chances of making the playoffs: 40% Photo: Warren Little